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How much of an impact did 50's & 60's music have on the culture?


50's Culture

Elvis
Elvis


Facts:
-Elvis was probably the most influential artist from the 50's.
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50's girl

-Considering he was the best selling solo artist in U.S. history.
-He has more platinum albums then any other artist.
-Reshaped original songs
How did this effect the culture?
-Although his lyrics were plain, the vocals and the instruments
was just the push rebellious people needed
-He played Guitar, which was a defining part in modern rock 'n' roll, making guitar a very popular instrument
-He still has a unique sound
-He shaped music in a totally different way, making the culture want
to sound like him, and making them want to have his all around style

Other 50's Culture Info:

-Well groomed
-Dressed nicely
-If converted $100 from today to the 50's it would be $835.81
-Technology advance
-Pills, Credit Card, Video Recorder, Video Tape


60's Culture

Facts:

-More sexually active
-Developed The "Mods" and The "Rockers
The Beatles
The Beatles

The Mods:

-Popularized the use of drugs
-More intellectual middle and upper-class 'dropouts'
-Own vocabulary
-"Bohemian" attitude-Jazz and blues music.
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The Rockers:

-Motor Bikes
-Black Leather
-Alcohol
-Grudge looking
-Anti-Authority Beliefs
-Working Class
- "Die hard Rock "n" Rollers"



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60's Rockers
60's Rockers